U.S. Treasury surplus April 2025: Black $258 billion, historic U.S. Treasury surplus, experts say it could herald a better day
The main driving force of surplus
According to MoneyWise, the first monthly surplus for fiscal year 2025 (starting in October 2024) was driven by a massive influx of tax payments.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s U.S. department attributes the surplus to “large personal tax deposits,” as April is the due date for the final payment of taxes last year and the first period for quarterly estimated taxes for most individuals and businesses.
Overall, the government received $850.2 billion in revenue this month, while expenditures were $591.8 billion, according to the report.
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US government revenue breakdown
According to MoneyWise, personal income tax accounts for $537 billion, the biggest contributor to government revenue in April. Social insurance and retirement income are other top contributors after income tax, such as Moneywise, adding $184 billion. Corporate income tax provided $94 billion. Customs duties contributed $15.6 billion with tariff assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump, more than doubled in April last year, although it remains fairly modest in the total.
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April expenditure
In terms of spending, Social Security is the largest spending of $132 billion. The government also spent $89 billion in net public debt, $82 billion in Medicare, $76 billion in health plans and $70 billion in net defense, according to the report.
Financial Trends
Even with a large surplus in April, broader fiscal trends remain concerning. Between October 1 and April 30, the government received $3.11 trillion in revenue but spent $4.159 trillion, with a deficit of $1.049 trillion for the year so far.
This is why the country’s debt continues to rise, with the U.S. outstanding debt totaling $36.212 trillion as of May 18, the report said.
FAQ
What causes the U.S. government to make a surplus in April 2025?
As the April filing deadline and quarterly estimated tax first period, the surplus is driven by a large influx of taxes, especially personal income tax.
What is the surplus in April 2025?
According to Moneywise, the U.S. government’s surplus in April 2025 was $258.4 billion.
